In aftermath of Metro Surge, more Somalis reach out for mental health resources

Somali mental health providers say the stress of this winter’s federal immigration crackdown and a barrage of anti-Somali rhetoric led more people to seek out therapy. The post In aftermath of Metro Surge, more Somalis reach out for mental health resources appeared first on Sahan Journal.

By: Sara Hussein

Outlets: Sahan Journal

Published: September 1, 2026

Words: 519

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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More than six months after Operation Metro Surge ended in Minnesota, many Somali community members are still navigating the anxiety and fear it caused.

Despite the stigma in Somali culture around Western-style mental health care, the barrage of anti-Somali rhetoric and sometimes-violent immigration crackdown has led more Somalis to seek therapy.

Ashwak Hassan, a marriage and family therapist based in Minneapolis, said she saw an influx of calls beginning in October. Mixed-status families in …

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